Legend Quest
By Emily Ashby,
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Mexican folklore-inspired adventure series has broad appeal.

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What's the Story?
In LEGEND QUEST, Leo San Juan voiced by Benny Emmanuel has always tried to hide his ability to communicate with supernatural forces, but when a monster threatens the people in his village, he must embrace his unique gift to save them. This sets off a series of adventures around the world with his team: Don Andres (Andrés Couturier), the eccentric conquistador ghost, the unflappable tech-savvy Teodora (Annemarie Blanco), and Alebrije (Paul Tei), a shape-shifting, multicolored creature of Mexican folklore. Together this intrepid group faces off with a range of creatures, from the Jersey Devil to a Kaiju, to protect the world from the evil intentions of the serpent god Quetzalcoatl.
Is It Any Good?
This animated series is a fun standout among tween-geared cartoons, featuring a Mexican main character who learns to accept himself and celebrate his differences. Leo begins the story in a predicament that's familiar to many kids (and perhaps adults): feeling the need to hide the fact that there's something unusual about him for fear of what others will think. It's only when he comes to accept his uniqueness that he's able to step up and help his neighbors and his community and realize his full potential.
That said, Legend Quest's monsters can be pretty scary. And the idea that, in many cases, they're out for total human domination or annihilation is a dark and potentially overwhelming concept for younger viewers . Most kids in this show's target audience likely can handle this kind of content, but it's worth checking it out first for more sensitive viewers before giving them the OK. On the upside, rooting the enjoyable show in Mexican folklore, as well as exploring other cultures and myths around the world, could inspire kids' interest in related topics.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about diversity on TV. Kids: Is there much diversity in your favorite shows? Is that factor important to you? Why, or why not?
What inspires Leo to feel differently about the fact that he's different from everyone else? Have you ever felt like the odd one out? Is that necessarily a bad thing, or can it be a positive?
What role do legends fill in modern society? How do they give insight into the past and its people? What can we learn from studying the past?
Families also can talk about teamwork. How does Leo work along with his friends? What other character strengths are important to develop?
TV Details
- Premiere date: February 24, 2017
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Adventures, Great Boy Role Models, Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- Character Strengths: Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-Y7
- Last updated: February 17, 2023
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